My first Mint audit was dedicated to Rebecca, a 34-year-old government worker who was stuck living paycheck to paycheck. With nearly $11,000 in credit card debt and very little in savings, she desperately wanted to get ahead in her financial...

March Mint Audit: Samantha, mom of two, struggling to pay off $41,000 in credit card debt Samantha contacted me recently to ask how she and her husband could squash their $41,000 in credit card debt once and for all. She...

“I’m expecting a $100,000 work commission. Should I save or pay off debt?” Sure, a tax refund is nice. But what about a six-figure cash infusion? Oh, the many, many ways we could advance our financial lives! For 37-year-old...

This week’s financial audit is for Elizabeth, a 28-year-old case manager who works on behalf of families and caregivers in Oakland, CA. When I asked Elizabeth about her top goal she said it is to prioritize her finances. She feels...

Even when you make six figures and save diligently, your finances can create some anxiety. Ken [name has been changed to assure privacy], a 36-year-old pilot based out of Pittsburgh earns $100,000 a year. The 36-year-old has various savings buckets...

Each month I’ll be helping a Mint user analyze their financials in an effort to offer some strategies and ideas for saving better, squashing debt and in, some cases, earning more. [If you’d like to be considered, just email me...